---
title: "Sale of Kerbside Baled Aluminum Cans"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fa52"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# Sale of Kerbside Baled Aluminum Cans

Buyer: BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fa52

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## Summary

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council recently concluded an award stage for the procurement of services related to the sale of kerbside baled aluminium cans, with a contract awarded to Newport Recycling Limited. The award, dated 14th April 2026, signifies the conclusion of an open procurement process initially commenced with a tender notice in December 2025. The contract encompasses a two-year term starting on 1st June 2026, with an optional extension of up to a year. This procurement falls under the refuse recycling services category, primarily servicing the Ebbw Vale region, and adhering to Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement process followed an open procedure, ensuring transparency and wide participation.

This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses engaged in refuse recycling services. With a contract value exceeding £360,000 and extending potentially until May 2030, it offers stability and growth potential for the awarded SME, Newport Recycling Limited. The open procedure encourages broad competition while the significant weight on price within the award criteria makes it especially appealing for cost-efficient operators. SMEs focusing on service delivery within Wales and proficient in electronic tender submissions could find numerous opportunities to engage in similar procurement processes by aligning with the economic and technical criteria outlined by the Council.

## Notice

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council (BGCBC), hereinafter referred to as the Authority, invites Tenders, in accordance with the Authority's Requirements and subject to the attached terms and conditions to set up a contractual agreement relating to the sale of baled aluminium cans from household collections. At the conclusion of the procurement exercise, it is the Council's intention to award a contract for an initial period of two (2) years, with the option to extend for a further period of up to 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033693-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £308,000 |
| Lots value | £308,000 |
| Awards value | £360,928 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BLAENAU GWENT COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EBBW VALE |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP23 6DN |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL53 Gwent Valleys |
| Local authority | Blaenau Gwent |
| Electoral ward | Ebbw Vale South |
| Westminster constituency | Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney |
| Delivery location | TLL1 West Wales and The Valleys |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NEWPORT RECYCLING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90514000 - Refuse recycling services

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 11:01 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033693-2026
- 19 Dec 2025 at 12:32 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084880-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033693-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/084880-2025
  19th December 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk/
- https://etenderwales.ukp.app.jaggaer.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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